Charlotte, NC asked in Child Support and Family Law for North Carolina

Q: I have physical custody of my children, my ex pays no child support.

I have primary physical custody of my children, there was never any child support set up. what are the odds if I go after child support I will have to pay her support for the time she has the kids. I make more than she does as she has no bills so only needs a part time job. I have insurance on the children and take care of all their needs and some wants. I know they only take into account income and such not living situations and bills.

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Amanda Bowden Johnson
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  • Jacksonville, NC
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A: Only one parent will receive child support. In order for her to receive child support from you, she would have to have the children in her physical custody at least 50% of the time. As long as you can keep her custody period to less than 50%, you should be able to get at least $50 per child from her in support maybe more depending on what both of your incomes are. If you want to know up front, just consult with a local family law attorney who can go over everything in more detail and lay out your options for you.

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